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First Free Mobile-to-Mobile Cross-Platform Calls

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the do-you-want-to-hear-me-now dept.

bombduck writes "Barablu demonstrates free calling from Nokia Series 60 based phones to Windows Mobile phones and PDAs using a Wi-Fi connection. Both Nokia E Series and N Series Wi-Fi enabled phones tested, showing not only Voice but IM, video and conference calling. "

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  1. Doesn't mention if you can block IMing though.. by Channard · · Score: 3, Insightful

    I wonder how long - if this takes off - it'll take for someone to set up a program on their device to auto-IM spam anyone it can connect to.

  2. So what by DJProtoss · · Score: 4, Insightful
    SIP clients are availiable for both the platforms used and will happily communicate with each other. (in fact, since the E-series has sip built in, I wouldn't be surprised if this is simply built on top of it).
    from the article:
    "It is the first service to bring Instant Messaging directly to a mobile phone."
    Really? so the copy of messenger that is built into recent wm2k* based phones, and the aim and jabber clients I have don't count then? pah.
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